Mechanical Maintenance Associate
About the role
Sylvamo, a major pulp and paper producer located in Eastover SC, is seeking Millwright Maintenance Technicians for the Eastover, SC Mill. We are looking for dependable individuals with excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills to fill our challenging positions.
Responsibilities
- Replacing valves & gaskets
- Basic welding
- Repacking pumps & valves
- Forklift operations
- Screwed pipe & tubing installations
- Cylinder repair
- Pump repair & replacement
- Repair of rotating assemblies
- Roll repair and replacements
- Motor replacements
- Repair of mechanical drive systems
- Gear reducers
- Seals
- Fans
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Lubrication
- Rigging
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic computer skills
- Able to function in a team environment
- 1 years minimum experience in industrial setting performing as Mechanic or Millwright in a multi-skilled heavy industrial maintenance environment
- 1 Year Vocational/Technical education in the field of Industrial Maintenance/Welding/Millwright
- Must be willing to meet the following requirements:
- Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
- Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
- Willing and capable of working all shifts
- Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
- Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
- Wear required safety equipment
- Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)
Qualifications
- Associate degree in a related discipline (Millwright, Machinist, Welding, OR Pipefitting)
- Relevant work experience in a heavy industrial environment
- Strong math/physics understanding
- Millwright/Machinist backgrounds on the mechanical side
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent benefits including health care, life insurance, disability income, gainsharing, holidays, vacation, 401K and retiree savings
Pay
Hourly pay rate is $33.24 - $35.52 start with opportunity to progress
Schedule
Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
Willing and capable of working all shifts
Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
Wear required safety equipment
Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)